Biola University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 2203 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 619 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 564 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 50 of 1 | In La Mirada |
| # 627 of 14,131 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
| Top 1-3 | For 11 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
74%
Enrollment
1,890
Average SAT
1,265
Average ACT
27
Avg. cost to attend
$34,082 /y
Aid receiving
99%
Undergraduates
3,481
Graduates
1,953
Male:Female Ratio
46:54
Religion
Undenominational
Type
Privatenot-for-profit
Highest Degree
Doctor's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Biola University has an acceptance rate of 74% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 74% | 74% |
| Applicants | 3,781 | 1,510 | 2,271 |
| Admissions | 2,811 | 1,020 | 1,791 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 818 | 321 | 497 |
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– White | 38% |
|---|---|
| â– Nonresident Alien | 10% |
| â– Asian | 15% |
| â– Hispanic | 20% |
| â– Black or African American | 3% |
| â– Two or more races | 7% |
| â– Unknown | 6% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Biola University.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Biola University majors
Biola University has granted 770 bachelor's degrees across 47 programs, 351 master's across 26 programs, and 59 doctorate degrees across 6 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Biola University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 108 | - | - |
| Psychology, General | 79 | - | - |
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 61 | - | - |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 59 | - | - |
| Divinity & Ministry | - | 37 | 14 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 42 | 6 | - |
| Intercultural & Multicultural and Diversity Studies | 14 | 8 | 20 |
| Education, General | 13 | 27 | - |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | - | 39 | - |
| Clinical Psychology | - | 22 | 16 |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 35 | - | - |
| Business & Commerce, General | - | 32 | - |
| Philosophy | 6 | 24 | - |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 29 | - | - |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 28 | - | - |
| Accounting | 18 | 6 | - |
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | - | 24 | - |
| Bible & Biblical Studies | - | 22 | - |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 21 | - | - |
| English Language and Literature, General | 20 | - | - |
| Theology & Theological Studies | - | 20 | - |
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | - | 18 | - |
| Engineering Physics & Applied Physics | 17 | - | - |
| Applied Psychology | 16 | - | - |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | - | 15 | - |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 14 | - | - |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 13 | - | - |
| Computer Science | 12 | - | - |
| Mathematics, General | 12 | - | - |
| Political Science and Government, General | 12 | - | - |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | - | 12 | - |
| Music, Other | 11 | - | - |
| Religious Education | 6 | - | 5 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 11 | - | - |
| Journalism | 10 | - | - |
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | - | 10 | - |
| Sociology, General | 10 | - | - |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 9 | - | - |
| History, General | 9 | - | - |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 8 | - | - |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 8 | - | - |
| Religious & Sacred Music | 8 | - | - |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 5 | 2 | - |
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | - | 7 | - |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 6 | - | - |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 6 | - | - |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 6 | - | - |
| Public Relations & Image Management | 1 | 5 | - |
| Multicultural Education | - | 2 | 3 |
| Music Performance, General | 5 | - | - |
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 5 | - | - |
| Music Pedagogy | 4 | - | - |
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | - | 4 | - |
| Biochemistry | 3 | - | - |
| International Public Health & International Health | - | 3 | - |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | - | 3 | - |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 | - | - |
| Missions & Missionary Studies | - | 1 | 1 |
| Music Therapy & Therapist | 2 | - | - |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | - | - |
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | - | - |
| Chemistry, General | 1 | - | - |
| Curriculum and Instruction | - | 1 | - |
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 | - | - |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | - | 1 | - |
| Physical Sciences, General | 1 | - | - |
| Grand Total | 770 | 351 | 59 |
Publications & Citations
Biola University has published 1,729 scientific papers with 21,384 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Law, Psychology, Theology / Divinity / Religious studies, Medicine, Environmental Science, and Computer Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
25 Notable alumni
1. Adam Christing
1964-. (aged 62)
writer
film director
Adam Christing is an American comedian, author, and motivational speaker from La Mirada, California. He is the founder and president of Clean Comedians, an organization composed of comedians, speakers, and entertainers who refrain from using objectionable material and profanity during their performances.
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2. Russ Hiebert
1969-. (aged 57)
lawyer
businessperson
politician
Russel "Russ" Hiebert is a Canadian lawyer, politician and businessman. He was the Member of Parliament in the House of Commons of Canada for South Surrey—White Rock—Cloverdale from 2004 to 2015. He was born in Steinbach, Manitoba. He has a BA from Biola University, and an MBA and LL.B from the University of British Columbia. Hiebert was a practicing lawyer...
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3. Robert Pierce
1960-. (aged 66)
basketball coach
Robert Pierce is an American former professional basketball coach. He was the head coach for Sun Rockers Shibuya (1997–2001), Shiga Lakestars (2008–2010), Akita Northern Happinets (2010–2011), and the Sendai 89ers (2011–2013) in Japan and a former college basketball assistant coach for University of Southern California.
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4. Aaron Sams
teacher
Aaron Sams is one of the developers of the flipped classroom model for education, which seeks to shift lecture from classroom onto video so that teachers can dedicate class time to more interactive activities and extra help. Sams developed the idea with fellow chemistry teacher Jonathan Bergmann at Woodland Park High School, at first to help students who fell behind...
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All 25 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
BU
Founded
1908
Motto
Equipping men and women in mind and character to impact the world for the Lord Jesus Christ
Colors
red, white
Academic calendar
August to May
Total staff
804
Classification
Doctoral/Professional Universities
Address
13800 Biola Ave La Mirada, California, 90639-0001 United States
City Population
48,000
Phone
5629036000
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